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1928
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2022
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Robert Babbitt Obituary
DELMAR - Robert C. Babbitt passed away peacefully at home on December 8, 2022.
He was born in Franklinville, N.Y. in 1928, the second son of Guy Remington and Leanna Newton (Barritt) Babbitt. His older brother Walter Edward Babbitt predeceased him in 1988. Robert was a 1945 graduate of Ten Broeck Free Academy in Franklinville, N.Y. and attended Bucknell University graduating in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. After graduation he was employed with Remington Arms Corp. in Bridgeport, Conn. from where he enlisted in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He was honorably separated from service with the rank of Captain as was his brother at the end of World War II.
He was predeceased by his wife, Blanche C. Cross whom he married in 1954 and they had two daughters. He is survived by Mary Beth (Paul) Henk and granddaughter Melissa Henk; and by Martha (David) Weber and grandchildren, Diana (Matt) Correa and Steven (Lauren) Weber.
Robert had employment as an Area Engineer in Norwich, N.Y. for the USDA Soil Conservation Service and later with the N.Y.S. Department of Transportation. Robert was a New York State licensed Professional Engineer and retired after 33 years of employment with the NYSDOT where he worked on survey, design, construction and maintenance of highways and bridges. While employed as a resident engineer charged with the year round maintenance of the State highways in Chautauqua County, he was a member of the Chautauqua County Traffic Safety Board, the Chautauqua School Board, a volunteer fireman of the Chautauqua Fire Department and a member of the Town Planning Board before being transferred to the NYSDOT Albany office.
He was a long time member of the Masonic Lodge joining in 1954 and a member of the Jamestown Consistory Scottish Rite Masonic Lodge since 1962.
He requested that his body be donated to the Anatomical Gift Program.
He also requested that a private family service be held at his Franklinville, N.Y. Mount Prospect grave site at the family's convenience.
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John and Susanne Hudacs
December 6, 2023
Bob was a friend and neighbor for nearly forty years. His gentle and generous nature was always present and welcoming. We think often of Bob's curiosity and enthusiasm which never diminished and is still an inspiration. (How many people do you know who take-up the banjo in their 90's??). Susanne would bake chocolate chip cookies to share with Bob and I always told him that I would teat them to see if they were "Bob worthy". He would smile today (like he did when he saw those cookies) if he knew that it is still the gold standard. Rest in Peace.
--------- John and Susanne Hudacs
Marilyn Kaltenborn
December 15, 2022
Bob was our across the street neighbor for about 25 years. He was an amazing man and wonderful neighbor. We use to worry about him standing on a ladder painting his house when he was well into his 90s. When we chastised him about being on a ladder, he would smile and shrug.
We can still picture him going on his walk around the block, often flinging a cane back and forth with each step. He walked very quickly and stood very straight.
He did many things to keep his mind active, including playing the guitar.
We moved from Paxwood in August 2021 and we truly missed not seeing Bob on a regular basis.
Robert(Rob) Babbitt
December 12, 2022
To Robert ( Bob ) Babbitt, a wonderful, kind ,optimistic, and caring man. A good friend and relative. May he be taken straight to Heaven.
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